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How do scammers usually try to trick people on classified ad sites like Craigslist, and how can I protect myself?

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How do scammers usually try to trick people on classified ad sites like Craigslist, and how can I protect myself?
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FTC Craigslist classified ad scams fake checks overpayment verification code safety tipsGoogle ↗
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FTC Craigslist classified ad scams fake checks overpayment verification code safety tips Google ↗
  1. FTC ReportFraud.gov · reportfraud.ftc.gov
  2. FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center · ic3.gov
  3. IdentityTheft.gov · identitytheft.gov

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